English word origin

Etymology of torta

Borrowed from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine. · A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process. · An overweight or obese Hispanic woman, especially one deemed attractive.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mentiontortaes
Derivation mentionturtala
Doublet mentiontorteen

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

noun

A Philippine omelette of ground meat and potatoes.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Tagalog torta, from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗

noun

An Italian cake.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Italian torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

Borrowed-form mentiontortait
Derivation mentionturtala
Doublet mentiontorteen

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